DeeDee Austin

DeeDee Austin is an Indigenous singer-songwriter and proud member of the Abegweit First Nation on Prince Edward Island whose powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting are inspiring audiences across Canada. Blending contemporary pop with traditional Indigenous influences, DeeDee has earned more than 20 awards and nominations, including multiple Music Nova Scotia Indigenous Artist of the Year honours, and received Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer on Canada’s Got Talent. Passionate about using music as a tool for positive change, DeeDee shares messages of self-acceptance, encouraging young people to embrace who they are and lead with heart. This performance is intended for students in Grades 6–8.